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Everyone close to the situation knew when A. Sherman i Christensen was a young lawyer in Provo that he would accomplish important things in his profession. He, at that time, was an able and aggressive attorney, in demand by clients and dedicated to his work. Mr. Christensen was community – minded also – served as… Continue reading Distinguished Cureerus Judge

Utah County has an important tourist attraction in the Timpanogos Cave National Monument, accessible from American Fork Canyon. There are many other fine points of interest, of course. But the cave, with its visitors center and guide service, is a spot where tourists can enjoy a rewarding experience seeing this “different” attraction. The annual ‘1’imp… Continue reading Good Season ot Timp Cove

l-low many “good Samaritans” ‘ can you think of who tried to do a t good turn but had the effort 5 backfire when they became vic- l tims of a vicious crime? ‘ This happens all too frequently ‘ these days. In fact, it’s getting so I many people dare not follow their I… Continue reading Risks of ‘Good Samaritan’

Young folks in the habit of meeting on Provo’s West Center Street at night have a right to be downtown – but the people have the right of to be free of violence, objectionable language, and the potential threat of law-breaking. Thus the crackdown last week by the Provo Police Department wasn’t only timely –… Continue reading Keep Our Streets Safe

A 5-year-old Huntsville boy was mauled to death by a dog the other night – and the tragedy should be cause for dog owners to seriously contemplate on the safety and reliability of their own canines insofar as a possible attack on a human being is concerned. Some specific questions seem appropriate: Is your dog… Continue reading On Safety With Cunines

Ground-breaking for the $2.5 million “Osmond Studios” on a 31acre tract in Orem Wednesday was an auspicious occasion – and persons close to the project hail it not only as a cultura boon to Utah Valley but for its economic potential as well, Attesting to the drawing power of the Osmond family which has gained… Continue reading Osmonds’ Faith in Utah Valley

Gov. Scott Matheson, returning from Washington the other day, expressed confidence the Central Utah Project will meet President Carter’s criteria for continued federal funding. But he added: “The burden of proof is on each state to establish the validity of its projects.” The President, in his revised budget for fiscal ’78, is requesting that Congress… Continue reading Costly, Unnecessary Delays

Members of Congress, now making $57,500 after maneuvering a $12,900 annual increase, currently are moving to perpetuate the style by upping the already sizable pensions for congressional retirees. Members retiring with the maximum allowable service of 32 years would get $3,426 a year more in their pension under the new proposal okayed Friday by the… Continue reading Congress Pension Boost?

Utah Valley lndustrial Development Association, countywide organization devoted to industrial growth, got a shot in the arm the other night at its llth annual installation banquet. Some ofxthe positive signs included: -A ringing address by Henry A. . Huish, general superintendent of U.S. Steel’s Geneva Works, the -keynote speaker, who challenged the people to prepare… Continue reading Another UVIDA Milestone

Recent rains eased fire danger temporarily on the Central Utah ranges and forests – but the potential hazard is still there and extreme care should be used in guarding against fire outbreaks. “While the rains helped, a good hot afternoon can put us right back where we were,” noted Floyd A. Lundell of Benjamin, county… Continue reading Don’t Let It Huppen Here